Ruder: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ™„
Add to dictionary

ruder

 

[ ruหdษ™ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

social behavior

Ruder describes a manner or behavior that is impolite, ill-mannered, or disrespectful. It is often used to characterize an individual's attitude or responses that show a lack of consideration for others.

Synonyms

brash, discourteous, impolite, insolent, unmannerly

Examples of usage

  • His rude remarks offended everyone in the room.
  • She was being rude by interrupting the speaker.
  • It's rude to talk loudly in a quiet place.
  • He made a rude gesture while driving.
  • Don't be rude to your guests.

Translations

Translations of the word "ruder" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น grosseiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคธเคญเฅเคฏ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช rรผde

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kasar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณั€ัƒะฑะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chamski

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก็คผใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rude

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ grosero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kabaca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด๋ก€ํ•œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุงุญุด

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hrubรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฒ—้ฒ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ grob

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ grรณfur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒ˜แƒงแƒ•แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kobud

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ grosero

Etymology

The word 'rude' comes from the Latin 'rudis', meaning 'unformed, rough, or unpolished'. This term passed into Middle English through the Old French word 'rude', which held similar meanings related to lack of refinement or sophistication. In earlier times, being called 'rude' indicated not just impoliteness but also a sense of being unrefined or uneducated. The usage of 'rude' has evolved over the centuries, and while it has retained its essential meaning related to lack of politeness, its application can extend to describe things that are simply shocking or inappropriate, such as rude jokes or behaviors. The shift in connotation reflects changes in social norms and expectations regarding civility and courtesy.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,984, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.